On 2025-04-28, Representative Pat Fallon (R-TX-4) delivered a floor speech titled "RECOGNIZING CONGRESSIONAL PATRIOT AWARD RECIPIENT PASTOR ISIAH MOORE, JR." in the House.
RECOGNIZING CONGRESSIONAL PATRIOT AWARD RECIPIENT PASTOR ISIAH MOORE, JR. Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 70 (Monday, April 28, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 70 (Monday, April 28, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E346] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING CONGRESSIONAL PATRIOT AWARD RECIPIENT PASTOR ISIAH MOORE, JR. ______ HON. PAT FALLON of texas in the house of representatives Monday, April 28, 2025 Mr. FALLON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Pastor lsiah Moore, Jr., of Celina, Texas, and present him with the Congressional Patriot Award. Pastor Moore has dedicated himself to faithfully serving our community and country. Born in Shreveport, Louisiana, Pastor Moore attended Booker T. Washington High School and joined the United States Navy after graduation. He was honorably discharged in June 1971 with the rank of Seaman Apprentice. Pastor Moore earned his bachelor's degree in 1976 from Bishop College in Dallas and attended Perkins Theological and Chriswell Ministry College. He began his career as a campus police officer at Bishop College and assistant manager at Winn Dixie before becoming a firefighter for the City of Dallas. Later, Pastor Moore served as the Senior Pastor of Samaria Baptist Church in Van Alstyne and St. Philip Baptist Church in Celina. For nearly four decades, Pastor Moore has worked as a firefighter in North Texas and volunteer chaplain for the Celina Police Department. He is a board member of the Celina Police and Firefighters Benevolent Association, the Collin Baptist Association Board, the McKinney Area Ministerial Alliance Board, and many more. Additionally, Pastor Moore has worked with the Young Republicans in McKinney and campaigned for local judges in Collin County. For his outstanding contributions, Pastor Moore has received the 2021 Life Connected Award from the City of Celina and was recognized by his fraternity, Omega Psi Phi, for 50 years of service. I am pleased to recognize Pastor Moore today for his exceptional leadership and longtime dedication to helping our community succeed. It is an honor to bestow Pastor Moore with the Patriot Award for his exceptional service to the people of North Texas. ____________________